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Britain Will Be Stronger, Safer, and Better Off Outside the EU
First Published 20 June 2016. As an ardent campaigner for an EU referendum I am immensely proud that a Conservative Government has given people the opportunity to have their say on 23rd June.
Read moreMy Amendment Was Defeated, But a 2014 Referendum Would Still Have Been the Best Approach
First Published 22 November 2013. Today MPs voted on my amendment to give people a 2014 EU referendum.
Read moreI Won't Be Bullied Out Of Moving My EU Referendum Motion
First Posted 21 October 2013. Last week I tabled an amendment calling for an EU referendum to take place in October 2014, before the next general election.
Read moreWe Need an EU Referendum in 2014
First Published 10 October 2013. It seems to me that an EU referendum in 2014 is exactly what people want and precisely what our Party needs to win in 2015. This is why I have now tabled an amendment to the EU Referendum Bill to bring forward the vote.
Read moreBritain Must Have an EU Referendum Before the Next General Election
First Published 6 October 2013. I believe there should be an EU referendum before the next General Election. It’s in our national interest to resolve this issue as soon as possible to create the certainty and stability our country needs for the future.
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